Domestic ApplicationsandFEE-HELP

About Le Cordon Bleu

In Australia, Le Cordon Bleu offers a range of vocational (VET) and higher education courses at campuses in major cities Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Visit our website for an overview of Le Cordon Bleu Australia.

Important dates (including enrolment dates) are available on our website on respective campus sites. To contact us, please fill in a contact form or phone 1800 064 802 (Toll Free). Information about open days (including campus visits) is also available on our website.

Admission critera

Applications with previous higher education study will be eligible for entry into Le Cordon Bleu’s VET and/or higher education programs. Academic Credit will be assessed upon application and approved Academic Credit will be detailed in the Letter of Offer. Successful completion of an approved undergraduate degree will be required for entry into our postgraduate programs.

Applications with recognised VET studies will be eligible for entry into Le Cordon Bleu’s VET and undergraduate programs. Academic Credit will be assessed upon application and approved Academic Credit will be detailed in the Letter of Offer.

Applicants who are over 21 years of age at the time of application are entitled to consideration for entry as mature-age students. For entry into undergraduate and postgraduate programs applicants must have at least three year’s work experience at a supervisory/management level as deemed relevant by the Dean of Le Cordon Bleu Australia or nominee.

Applicants will be required to have successfully completed an Australian Year 11 (for VET programs) or Year 12 program (for undergraduate programs) or recognised foundation program. No ATAR is required. There is no expiry date on completion of these qualifications.

Additional Information

Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island (ATSI) descent may apply for special consideration for admission. Applications will be assessed on prior academic achievements, any relevant work experience and may be required to attend a personal interview with the Dean or delegate. ATSI applicants who do not request special consideration will be subject to LCBA’s standard entry requirements. English language proficiency requirements apply to all applicants. If you would like to apply for Special consideration please complete the below form and provide along with all supporting documentation and your completed Application form.
ATSI Special Consideration Form

Applicants that have overseas qualifications will have them assessed against one of the international assessment databases to determine the equivalency (e.g., CEP Online).

English language proficiency

Applicants that hold Australian citizenship are deemed to have met the English language proficiency through English as their first language. Holders of a permanent residency visa must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the international entry requirements.

How to apply

Please visit How to Apply for a detailed explanation on how to apply for your chosen course.

Enrolment

Once the applicant has received their Letter of Offer, they must return the Acceptance Form along with relevant fees to be paid and evidence of any outstanding conditions being met. When the Admissions Office have received this information a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be issued that includes details on orientation and a pre-arrival guide.

Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by Academic Services. All approved credit is detailed on the Letter of Offer and tuition fees reduced to reflect the credit awarded.

An applicant can apply to defer their commencement to the next intake for personal and compassionate reasons. Any fees paid as part of their acceptance will also be transferred to the next intake.

All tuition fees are listed on the application form, other fees associated with the acceptance include the toolkit and uniform fees required as part of the course.

Program tuition fees are listed on the Le Cordon Bleu Australia Application form of program overview for each course. For a full summary of additional fees applicants may be subject to, please visit Schedule of Fees.

Student and campus services

There is a dedicated Student Services team located at each campus which serves as the point of contact for students during their course of study.

Le Cordon Bleu students also have access to a wide range of services at each campus which normally includes cafeteria, student common areas, counselling, library/computing services, learning assistance, services for students with disabilities and welfare services.

Centrelink administers student assistance payments of Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) for students enrolled in Australian educational institutions. To find out more about available student assistance programs and your eligibility to access support, please visit Human Services.

Further information on accommodation options for each campus is available on our website.

Financial assistance

Le Cordon Bleu Australia offers an annual scholarship program to Australian and international students, and industry/media professionals. Scholarships range from $5,000 to $30,000 and apply to study programs across the Culinary Arts, Hospitlaity and Gastronomy. Please visit Domestic Applicant or International Applicant for further information on scholarships available.

FEE-HELP

To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need a Tax File Number (TFN) and a 'Request for FEE-HELP Assistance' form which can be obtained by contacting or visiting the Le Cordon Bleu FEE-HELP Administrator at your chosen Le Cordon Bleu office. Before you sign and submit your form you are strongly advised to read the FEE-HELP information booklet on StudyAssist Website.

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How to apply for fee help

To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need a Tax File Number (TFN) and a ‘Request for FEE-HELP Assistance’ form which can only be obtained by contacting or visiting the Le Cordon Bleu FEE-HELP Administrator at the Adelaide Campus Le Cordon Bleu office. Before you sign and submit your form you are strongly advised to read the FEE-HELP Information for 2016 booklet on StudyAssist website.

The form will ask you to provide your TFN. If you don’t have a TFN you can give the FEE-HELP Administrator a ‘Certificate of Application of TFN’. This certificate is available from the Australian Taxation Office after you have applied for a TFN.

Where and when to submit completed 'Request for FEE-HELP' assistance forms

Completed ‘Request for FEE-HELP Assistance’ forms must be submitted with the required supplementary documentation to the Student Services Department at your chosen campus.

Submissions must be made on or before the relevant administrative date which is listed on the Schedule of tuition fees, EFTSL values and CENSUS dates for each program (refer to the section on FEE-HELP Policies and Other Resources for further information).

Please note that if you fail to either submit a completed form or pay the tuition fees for your study program on or before the administrative date, you risk an administration fee (late fee) of $150.

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• Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (eg. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

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• Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (eg. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

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(D) Work and life experience(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)

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International students

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All Students

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We welcome the diversity of nationalities and view it as an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in different cultures in preparation for their career in a culturally diverse industry of hospitality.